Online Reading Services

Literacy skills in comprehension, writing, vocabulary acquisition along with spelling and grammar are all improved drastically with daily reading. Students who read widely and consistently are able to understand a broader range of literary genres, persevere through long hours of studying, and tests with ease. One challenge that stands in the way for many students is having negative experiences and poor self-talk about themselves as readers, and learners. Through helping students develop skills in selecting just-right books which are engaging, I am able to give them the tools they need to sustain reading practices which will improve their self-concept, and set them up for success. Through independent reading, small book groups, and 1-1 tutoring, students can foster a better relationship with books, their own identity, and engage in relevant conceptual learning.

“Book Positive” Virtual Services:

All packages include:

• Holistic interview(s) with the parent/guardians and students in the household.

• A personalized a one-page report with goals and recommendations for adjustments to reading behaviors, routines, content, and frequency of reading recommended for each student.

• Check back: Your specialist will check in to see if there are any questions, concerns or wonderings around the new library, and can make any necessary changes to the order.

Interest-based Book Clubs on ZOOM

These collaborative book clubs are designed holistically around the needs of the group! Groups vary between 3-5 students and are designed around the holistic needs of the learners, and the purpose outlined with parents/guardians. Perhaps your ideal group aims to inspire and or repair a student’s relationship with reading. Maybe you just want to get ahead and target particular CCSS objectives; the sky's the limit. Picture being able to speak with your child’s English teacher and advocate their social-emotional needs before they select a text. Imagine being in the loop via live reports throughout their novel units. No need to picture, simply contact me to set it up!

intake process:

1. Intake the families/students to gain valuable insight to guide me in developing the club

2. Administer a comprehension conversation and choose from a small parent-approved menu of texts with the learners.

3. Analyze data from initial session and form custom goals for the learners which address needs and gaps in comprehension.

4. Implement a series of forty-five-minute sessions which focus on close-reading protocols, engaging discussions, and writing about reading.

* Prices can be negotiated based on needs of the families involved

* Split payments between multiple families are permitted.

Examples of Books/Themes for Clubs